OS 4.7.0.122 Firmware Update for Bell BlackBerry Storm available

Good news, Bell BlackBerry Storm 9530 users can now download a new firmware online, it's OS 4.7.0.122. You can download firmware update OS 4.7.0.122 for the Bell BlackBerry Storm 9530 from the site.

As usual, it is suggested that you backup all your data before upgrading. Note: This firmware was intended for Bell Mobility's customers only. If you’re on a different carrier, your carrier will NOT support you in any way!

LG SV710 Suit business phone in Korea

LG in Korea has recently a new mid-range business clamshell phone called SV710 Suit. The handset features a 3 megapixel camera for both photos and videos, LED clock on the front, Bluetooth, 14.7mm-thick, built-in expense and travel reporting apps, and also five games. The mobile phone is available in Korea, it costs between 400,000 and 500,000 won (about $300 to $375).

Motorola QA4 Evoke available on Alltel

Motorola's touchscreen slider, QA4 Evoke is now available on Alltel. The mobile phone features a 2.8” WQVGA 240×400 display, 2 megapixel camera with 2x zoom, quad-band CDMA, EV-DO Rev. A, sGPS/aGPS, and integrated widgets and RSS. The handset is available for $99.99 on contract. More information is available from Alltel'w website.

LG Banter announced by U.S. Cellular

U.S. Cellular and LG has announced the all new LG Banter. The mobile phone has a full QWERTY keyboard, a 1.3 megapixel camera, music player, stereo Bluetooth support (A2DP), and of course a microSD memory card slot.

It also comes with changeable faceplates, allowing users to express themselves with lime green and titanium variations. The LG Banter is available for 50 bucks on a two-year contract after rebate at U.S. Cellular retail locations, or via www.uscellular.com.

Motorola QA30 Hint for MetroPCS released

MetroPCS has released Motorola QA30 Hint. The QWERTY-enabled slider features a 2 megapixel camera, 2.5-inch QVGA (320×240 pixels) screen, EV-DO connectivity, 256MB ROM, 128MB RAM, Bluetooth, GPS, standard 3.5mm headset jack, and microSD memory card slot. The mobile phone is available for $249.00 on the MetroPCS website.

Motorola MOTOROKR W6 introduced

Motorola has introduced its new clamshell phone, the MOTOROKR W6 designed for sports fans. The mobile phone features a 1.3 Megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom to capture and play videos, with storage capacity of 20MB of internal memory and up to 2GB external memory with optional microSD card, A2DP Stereo Bluetooth, and 400 minutes talk time, 350 hours standby.

No word on price but it will apparently launch first in Mexico and probably other countries in the near future.

LG Viewty 2 aka GC900 spotted

LG Viewty II has recently been spotted on LG’s official German blog. Named 'Viewty Smart' the mobile phone comes with a 8 megapixel camera, 3" touchscreen display, GPS, WiFi, HSDPA connectivity, and a slim form-factor at only 12.4mm thick, and weight of only 3.17 oz (90 grams). It can take video at up to 720x480 pixels resolution. And, the Viewty II phone will be using LG’s 3D S-Class User Interface.

iPhone 3.0 beta 3 Firmware available

iPhone 3.0 OS Beta 3 is now available to iPhone developers. The latest iPhone 3.0 beta 3 firmware has noticeably improved in speed and performance. The new firmware adds support for in-App purchases and location-data. Reported Changes:
+ MMS works with modified carrier bundle on German T-Mobile network.
+ Spotlight now saves the last search.
+ Speed improvements.
+ Option for iPods that let you change what your double tap home button is.
+ You can change spotlight to search for what you want to search for ex everything but applications.
+ iPod icon is aligned.
+ Restrictions now add In-App Purchases and Location.

Spb TV 1.0 - Mobile TV released

Spb Software at CTIA Wireless announces the release of Spb TV – a practical mobile TV player with patent-pending on-screen controls and fast channel switching technology, use of intelligent stream correction, picture-in-picture mode, and an integrated TV guide with export of show reminders into Outlook. Spb TV is a subscription-free and international live mobile TV solution that is geared up to utilize the new generation of faster wireless networks.

The now standalone mobile TV solution for Windows Phones, Spb TV was first introduced to the market in September 2008 as the flagship feature of Spb Online. Since then, it has hosted millions of mobile TV sessions. Spb TV is unique in its approach to the mobile TV experience, offering the unexpectedly natural simplicity of watching live TV on a phone. Spb TV goes a long way to support the genuine TV watching behavior on a handset: quick TV guide check-up and channel hopping, on-screen controls for volume and backlight, neat integration of TV functionality with other mobile features (such as messages, calls, and battery life monitoring).

WiMAX-enabled Samsung Mondi launched

Samsung Mobile has launched First WiMAX-Enabled Mobile Internet Device at CTIA Wireless 2009, the first WiMAX phone is called the 'Samsung Mondi' smartphone. Samsung Mondi is designed for use with the Clear™ mobile WiMAX service from Clearwire.

Samsung Mondi features Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, Microsoft Outlook and Windows Mobile Office, WiMAX Mobile Internet Access, WiFi Access (BTv2.1+EDR), GPS: Route 66 Navigation with Preloaded Maps, 4GB of Internal Memory, Direct Push/Mobile Email (POP3, IMAP, SMTP), Supports Instant Messaging and MMS, 3.0 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder, Bluetooth ® 2.0, Opera 9.5 Web Browser, HDMI TV Out, Supports Multiple Video and Audio Player Formats.

No word on Samsung Mondi's pricing nor exact availability. Stay tuned.